Woman Uses Taser Sound To Chace Away Aggressive Dog, Its Owner Starts Yelling At Her

"They started losing it on me, calling me a bitch for threatening their dog with electrocution."

Damjan

• Published in Interesting
• August 4, 2023

Living in a city, especially with a pet, comes with its unique challenges. From honking horns to towering skyscrapers, city living can feel like a jungle - a concrete one.

Now, imagine trying to navigate this concrete jungle with a dog that's new to city life and is anxious around bigger dogs. This is the day-to-day reality of one woman who found herself in a dicey situation when an unleashed Rottweiler approached her dog in a public park.

Aware of her dog's nervousness around bigger dogs, she tried to pull away, but the Rottweiler kept following. She signaled the dog's owner to leash their pet, but the Rottweiler only momentarily hesitated before resuming its pursuit.

With growing concern and the owner dismissing her pleas as their dog was 'friendly,' she finally pulled out her taser. Without making contact, she flashed it a few times.

The sound scared the dog, causing it to retreat back to its owner. However, this led to the owner accusing her of threatening their dog.

Even as she pointed out the importance of leashing the dog, the owner dismissed her concerns. Reflecting on the incident, she couldn't help but wonder if she was in the wrong for using a Taser to scare the dog.

It's a fine line between protection and aggression in the realm of dog-walking etiquette.

OP asks:

OP found herself in a difficult situation when an unleashed Rottweiler approached her dog in a public park.

Aware of her dog's nervousness around bigger dogs, she tried to pull away, but the Rottweiler kept following

With growing concern and the owner dismissing her pleas as their dog was 'friendly,' she finally pulled out her taser. She just flashed a couple of times, and it was enough to drive the dog away

OP has offered the following explanation for why they think they might be the a-hole:

"Just because their dog is "friendly " doesn't mean it is not a dangerous situation."

This Redditor shared their experiences:

Another Redditor chipped in:

This dog was not under owner's control.

How to respond:

We are all waiting for that day...

While the woman's use of a Taser may seem extreme to some, she was put in a tough spot due to the Rottweiler owner's negligence. Walking a dog in the city, especially one that's not comfortable around bigger dogs, can be challenging enough without having to deal with other dogs running loose.

The rules of the park clearly state dogs should be on a leash. This isn't just a suggestion—it's for the safety of all pets and people in the park. The woman did what she felt she had to do to protect her pet and herself.

She only used the Taser as a noise deterrent, never getting close to the Rottweiler. Yes, she could have chosen a different path and perhaps tried harder to communicate with the owner.

But in the heat of the moment, with an agitated dog and a dismissive owner, it's understandable why she took the steps she did.

Damjan